Arts &Lifestyles - March 9, 2023

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Brookhaven Town Historian appointed to the New York State 250th Commemoration Commission

Brookaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine recently announced that Brookhaven Town Historian Barbara Russell is the first appointee named to the New York State 250th Commemoration Commission.

Mrs. Russell’s appointment by New York State Senator Robert Ortt II was at the request of State Senator Alexis Weik.

In January 2022, the New York State Legislature passed the New York State 250th Commemoration Act (S7700 and A8689) and Governor Hochul signed the legislation into law on February 24, 2022. The legislation establishes

a 21-member commission to support and facilitate local efforts by heritage organizations, municipalities, and others in commemoration planning and programs.

The commission is co-chaired by the Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Commissioner of the Department of Education, or their designees, and includes the New York State Historian.

In her role as Brookhaven Town Historian since 2005, Mrs. Russell, researches, interprets, and advocates local history for the Town. For more information about the New York State 250th Commemoration Commission, visit www.NYSenate.gov.

Time to spring forward as DST begins

Get ready to lose an hour of sleep, but gain an extra hour of daylight! Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. That’s when you’ll move your clocks forward by one hour and “spring forward.” The event is also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Daylight Saving Time ends on Nov. 5 this year.

Brookhaven Town Historian Barbara Russell and Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine with a copy of a topographical map from 1778 showing Setauket Harbor, encampment of British troops and General William Tryon's headquarters.. Photo courtesy of TOB, Map courtesy of Port Je erson Arts Conservancy

METRO photo

Town of Brookhaven's 37th

Women's Recognition

Awards Ceremony to be held on March 23

Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced the recipients of the 2023 Women's Recognition Awards who will be honored at the 37th Annual Women's Recognition Night. The event, which will be held on Thursday, March 23 at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville at 6 p.m., is sponsored by the Town's Office of Women's Services. Nominated by members of the community, the winners either live or work in the Town of Brookhaven and have demonstrated excellence in a variety of areas. Nominations were considered by members of Brookhaven Women's Advisory Board and selected based on resumes and letters of recommendation. The 2023 Women’s Recognition Award winners are:

Business: Indu Kaur, resident of Port Jefferson Station

Communications/ Media: Edna J. White, resident of Coram

Community Service Professional: Tijuana Fulford, resident of Mastic Beach

Community Service Volunteer: Joyce A. Bourne, resident of Middle Island

Community Service Volunteer: Erin Dueñas, resident of Sound Beach

Education: Dr. Stephanie Engelmann, resident of Port Jefferson

Health Care Provider: Christina Kocis CNM, DNP, FACNM, Stony Brook Medicine

Law Enforcement: Candice Berezny, Suffolk County Sherriff’s Office

Legal Profession: Melissa Negrin-Wiener, resident of Port Jefferson

Medicine: Ramona Rajapaske, MD, resident of Port Jefferson

Religion: Kara Bocchino, resident of Centereach

Science: Dr. Allison McComiskey, resident of Port Jefferson

The Town of Brookhaven's Office of Women's Services, a Division of the Department of General Services, provides a variety of services for women and their families. For more information about the 37th Annual Women's Recognition Awards Ceremony, please call 631-451-6146 or visit www.brookhavenny.gov.

MASTER OF ARTS IN Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics

Not just for healthcare professionals, this program serves students from a wide range of disciplines and professional backgrounds, building on a commitment to medical humanism and ethics that has defined education for Stony Brook students for more than three decades.

The 30-credit Master of Arts program can be completed in as little as one year.

“ The MA program opened my eyes to new avenues to connect to our patients with respect and compassion. It inspired me to pilot a program for Arts in Medicine, which has made my sta more receptive to the nonmedical needs of their patients.”

— Linda Bily, MA Program Graduate

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Summer 2023

U.S. Residents: April 14, 2023

International Students:

February 1, 2023

Fall 2023

U.S. Residents: July 14, 2023

International Students: April 3, 2023

For more information or to apply to the program, visit stonybrook.edu/bioethics/masters or email bioethics@stonybrookmedicine.edu

AN ARTISTIC REFLECTION

The Reboli Center for Art & History in Stony Brook hosted a special event, Andrew Wyeth, His Art and Life ... a Discussion with Victoria Wyeth, on March 4. The only grandchild of the late realist painter Andrew Wyeth and the niece of contemporary realist, Jamie Wyeth, Ms. Wyeth's presentation included interspersed discussions of subject matter and technique with direct quotes from her grandfather and her uncle. The well-attended event, presented in conjunction with the Reboli Center's current exhibit, Under the Influence, also included a cocktail hour and Q&A. See more photos from the event online at www.tbrnewsmedia.com.

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Lois Reboli, President and Founder of the Reboli Center, with Victoria Wyeth on March 4. Photo courtesy of Reboli Center

Oscar Roundup: Everything everywhere all at once on predictions for 2023

BY TIM HAGGERTY AND JEFFREY SANZEL

The 95th Academy Award contenders comprise a wealth of options. Better films provide excellent performance opportunities, so the fields are tight ones. As always, there is the potential for a great number of upsets. Who will take home the statues on March 12 at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre remains to be seen. But here are a few thoughts.

While all the actors up for Best Actor in a Supporting Role turned in stunning performances, the clear favorite is the oncein-a-lifetime performance of Ke Huy Quan from Everything Everywhere All at Once. Quan gives a dimensional performance that mines both the humor and the day-to-day struggle of the many-faceted character. This he accomplishes with a jaw-dropping facility, finding beauty in sadness but shining in the fantastical shades of the character. While all the other nominees are first-rate, none display Quan’s multiple sides. Barry Keoghan won the BAFTA for The Banshees of Inisherin but is unlikely to bump Quan.

Longshots for Actress in a Supporting Role are Angela Bassett (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) and Hong Chau (The Whale), both presenting excellent work but will be overshadowed by a year of showy performances that had surprising depth. Also unlikely is Kerry Condon’s stern sensibility in The Banshees. Finally, it will come down to Jamie Lee Curtis and Stephanie Hsu, both offering simultaneously eccentric and grounded work in industry favorite Everything Everywhere. It is a toss-up, but veteran Curtis is probably favored, receiving the award for both the film and her body of work.

Much like Supporting Actress, Actor in a Leading Role comes down to two equally worthy possibilities. While Austin Butler gave a good performance as Elvis, the script was weak and did not provide the dimension that would put him on a fast track to winning. Bill Nighy’s Living was too subdued and reserved to receive the Academy’s highest accolade.

Paul Mescal’s Aftersun was powerful, but the film did not reach a wide enough audience. Actor in a Leading Role comes down to Colin Farrell in Banshees and Brendan Fraser in The Whale. Given the raw, heart-breaking performance—and a range unseen in Fraser’s previous oeuvre—the Oscar is his to lose. However, the fact that it is unlike anything in his career gives him an even stronger edge.

Ana de Armas’s Marilyn in Blonde falls into the same problematic situation as Butler.

She gives a sympathetic performance in an apathetic and unnecessarily exploitative film. The controversial nomination of Andrea Riseborough (To Leslie) earned her and the film little support—most likely taking the spot from Danielle Deadwyler’s flawless mother in Till. Michelle Williams is always good, but The Fabelmans does not display any surprises. It is a shame that Cate Blanchett’s searing composer (TÁR) and Michelle Yeoh’s multi-universe laundromat owner are up against each other. These are two exceptional performances, and both actresses deserve to stand on the Dolby stage—these are career bests. While a tie would solve the problem, the never-awarded Yeoh has a slight edge over the Oscar-winner Blanchett.

The now glutted Best Picture field includes fillers: the bloated Avatar: The Way of Water (visually stunning but overlong), the ultimate popcorn Top Gun: Maverick (an improvement over the original but still popcorn), and Elvis (clumsy and wrong-headed). Triangle of Sadness was a fascinating exercise, and Women Talking was emotionally gut-wrenching, but both played below the radar. All Quiet on the Western Front will win Best International Feature Film. The critically lauded TÁR and Banshees would have had better chances last season. In another year, Steven Spielberg’s autobiographical The Fabelmans would score the top prize. But the clear favorite is the mind-bending, startling, and outrageous Everything Everywhere All at Once.

As for Directing and Writing (Original Screenplay), the path reflects the Best Picture. In this case, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert will go home with the Oscars for their exceptional work in both categories for the historically unique Everything Everywhere. All Quiet or (possibly) Women Talking will take Writing (Adapted Screenplay).

A few shoutouts:

Animated Feature Film should go to the glorious Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio—the third Pinocchio film of the year—but the only one of any weight (or value). The moving meditation on mental health, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, will take home Best Short Film (Animated). The quirky Christmas Day orphanage Le Pupille will most likely win Short Film (Live Action). The Whale demonstrated true artistry in the transformation of Brendan Fraser, making it the most deserving for Makeup and Hairstyling. Music (Original Score) could go to either the chilling strings of All Quiet or the bombast of Babylon Avatar’s only hope for an award is Visual Effects, with Sound going to Top Gun: Maverick.

When all is said, 2022 will be remembered as a strong year for original stories. In a business that thrives on remakes and sequels, this year’s films are a wealth of standalone tales.

Above, 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is in line to win Best International Feature Film; 'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' on left, is the clear favorite to nab an Oscar for Best Picture at the 95th annual Academy Awards. The ceremony will air live on ABC Channel 7 this Sunday starting at 8 p.m.

Vendors Wanted

■ Benner's Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket seeks craft vendors for its Easter Egg Hunt Weekend on April 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $50 per day or $90 for both days for a 10x10 spot. Email folks@bennersfarm.com or call 631-689-8172.

■ Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket seeks vendors for its annual Community Wide Yard & Antiques Sale on May 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Rain date May 21) Each 10x10 space is available for patrons to rent to sell their own garage sale/flea market/thrift shop items. Fee is $40, $25 for TVHS members. Call 631-751-3730 or visit www.tvhs.org.

The Oscars CLUES ACROSS

1. Adam and Eve's son

5. Blink of an eye, for short

8. Tricep location

11. Laughing on the inside, in text

12. ____ bowl, frozen dish

Answers to last week's puzzle: Board Games

CLUES DOWN

1. Key often used with ctrl

2. Gold rush, e.g.

3. Purse with notions

4. Leechee, alt. sp.

5. Dandru locale

6. This bird gets the worm?

7. Give a tra c ticket

8. Big do

9. Cattail, e.g.

10. *"____ Harris Goes to Paris," Best Costume Design nominee

12. Tarzan and such

13. Like beer at a kegger (2 words)

14. *"The Banshees of Inisherin" nominee

19. Polynesian dance, pl.

22. Dress like Ancient Greeks

23. *Austin Butler's gyrating character

24. Gallows loop

25. Oil crisis

26. *Last year's Best Picture winner

27. Like a Druid, e.g.

28. Missouri River tributary

29. Flying nuisance

32. Lend a hand in crime

33. Order's partner

36. *"Guillermo ____ ____'s Pinocchio"

38. "My wife can vouch for me," e.g.

40. Address to a boy, slangily

41. Bucolics

44. Desert traveler's hope

46. Bikini Bottom locale

48. Variation of meow

49. Skirt shape

50. Past tense of bid

51. Roman remain, e.g.

52. Cry of glee

53. Like

■ Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills is accepting applications for its 53rd annual Art in the Park at Heckscher Park in Huntington on June 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The juried show is open to all artists, crafts people, photographers and printmakers. Original art work only. Deadline to register is May 15. Visit www.artleagueli.org.

■ Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead seeks vendors for its annual Fleece & Fiber Festival on May 20 (rain date May 21) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring fiber arts and crafts by independent artisans. Deadline to register is April 15. Visit hallockville.org/fiberfest/

■ Vendor applications are now available for the Three Village Farmers and Artisan Market on the grounds of the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket each Friday from May 26 to Sept. 1 from 3 to 7 p.m. and Sept. 8 to Oct. 27 from 2 to 6 p.m. Market fee is $550 for 10x10 space for 22 weeks, $50 for one day pop-up. For further details, visit www.tvhs.org or email market@tvhs.org.

■ Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce seeks vendors for its 11th annual Farmingville Street Fair between Leeds Blvd. and Warren Ave. on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deadline is May 10. For an application, visit www.farmingvillestreetfair.com.

■ Nesconset Chamber of Commerce will host Nesconset's Spring Fling Food Truck Rodeo and Craft Fair on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nesconset Gazebo on Smithtown Blvd. Interested vendors can call 631-724-2543 for more information.

■ Kings Park Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for businesses, non-profits and community organizations for its 45th annual Kings Park Day on June 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at www.kingsparkli.com.. Gift, craft and food vendors can register at www. depasmarket.com.

Send your Vendors Wanted listings to leisure@tbrnewspapers.com

Answers to last week's SUDOKU S U D O K U P U Z Z L E

Directions: Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all digits 1 through 9.

What Do We Treat?

• Cholesterol

• High Blood Pressure

• Diabetes

• Migraine

• Heart Disease

• Obesity

• Autoimmune Disease

(Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Psoriasis...)

• Arthritis • Osteoporosis

• Stomach Issues

• Constipation • Diarrhea

• Chronic Kidney Disease

• Thyroid Issues

• Asthma/Allergies

• IBS • GERD (Reflux)

• Cancer • Gout

• Kidney Stones

• Uveitis

• Macular Degeneration

• Long Covid, and many more...

TWO LOCATIONS

David Dunaief, M.D.

Integrative Medicine

What Are Patients Saying?

Autoimmune disease - Lupus

I have had lupus for 17 years, but three plus years ago my rheumatologist took me off Plaquenil. This feels wonderful that I don’t have to take the drug that suppresses my immune system. On recent checkup, she said everything looks fine and continue to hold the medication. This is thanks to lifestyle modifications that reduced my inflammation and increased my nutrient levels with Dr. Dunaief’s help. (Ironically, a medical study showed Lupus patients can’t be off their medications for more than 3 months).

Female, age 70

Eczema, weight loss, reduced cravings and overall experience

I am now free of cravings since focusing on a plant based nutrient rich diet. I don’t have to weigh my food or think about calories. My eczema has improved considerably, and I have lost 30 lbs., 26 lbs. of which were fat. I could not do this on my own and this is easy and enjoyable to talk about with Dr. Dunaief. Also, my back has not hurt for more than a year. Feels very good to follow the plan knowing that this is making a huge difference in my chemistry, energy and inflammation.

Female, age 71

David Dunaief, M.D. Clinician, Researcher, Author and Speaker

Emphasize micronutrient diversity for better weight management results

MEDICAL COMPASS

If you’re trying to lose weight, you’re probably closely watching your calorie intake. We’ve been trained for a lifetime to scrutinize calories and to exercise more willpower in avoiding highcalorie options.

BY DAVID DUNAIEF, MD

However, the road to weight loss, or even weight maintenance, is complex. Many things influence our eating behavior, including food addictions, boredom, lack of sleep and stress.

Awareness of a food’s caloric impact doesn’t always matter, either. Studies assessing the impact of nutrition labeling in restaurants gave us a clear view of this issue: knowing an item’s calories either doesn’t alter behavior or can encourage higher calorie purchases (1, 2).

The good news is that success is not solely about willpower. Instead, we need to change our diet composition.

In my clinical experience, increasing the quality of food has a tremendous impact. Foods that are the most micronutrient dense, such as plant-based foods, rather than those that are focused on macronutrient density, such as protein, carbohydrates and fats, tend to be the most satisfying. In a week to a few months of focusing on micronutrients, one of the first things patients notice is a significant reduction in cravings.

What is the impact of refined carbohydrates?

Generally, we know that refined carbohydrates don’t help. Looking deeper, a small, randomized control trial (RCT) showed refined carbohydrates actually may cause food addiction (3). Certain sections of the brain involved in cravings and reward are affected by high-glycemic foods, as shown by MRI scans of trial subjects.

Study participants consumed a 500-calorie shake with either a high-glycemic index or a low-glycemic index. They were blinded (unaware) as to which they were drinking. The ones who drank the high-glycemic shake had higher levels of glucose in their blood initially, followed by a significant decline in glucose levels and increased hunger four hours later. The region of the brain that is

related to addiction, the nucleus accumbens, showed a spike in activity with the highglycemic intake.

According to the authors, this effect may occur regardless of the number of calories consumed. Commonly found high-glycemic foods include items like white flour, sugar and white potatoes. The conclusion: Everyone, but especially those trying to lose weight, should avoid refined carbohydrates.

Do

macronutrients matter?

We tend to focus on macronutrients — protein, carbohydrates and fats — when looking at diets. But are these the elements that have the greatest impact on weight loss? In an RCT, when comparing different macronutrient combinations, there was very little difference among study groups, nor was there much success in helping obese patients reduce their weight (4, 5). Only 15 percent of patients achieved a 10 percent reduction in weight after two years.

The four different macronutrient diet combinations involved overall calorie restriction. In addition, each combination had either high protein, high fat; average protein, high fat; high protein, low fat; or low protein, low fat. Carbohydrates ranged from low to moderate (35 percent) in the first group to high (65 percent) in the last group. This was another well-designed study, involving 811 participants with an average BMI of 33 kg/m², which is classified as obese.

Again, focusing primarily on macronutrient levels and calorie counts did very little to improve results.

What’s the relationship between micronutrients and weight?

In an epidemiological study looking at National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, results demonstrate that those who are overweight and obese tend to be micronutrient-deficient (6). Micronutrients include carotenoids, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin, as well as vitamin B12, folate and vitamins C, E and D.

Unfortunately, taking supplements doesn’t solve the problem; generally, micronutrients from supplements are not the same as those from foods. With a few exceptions, such as vitamin D and potentially B12, most micronutrient levels can be raised without supplementation, by adding variety to your diet. Please ask your doctor.

How do cortisol levels affect health?

The good news is that once people lose weight, it may be easier to continue to keep the weight off. In a prospective (forward-looking) study, results show that once obese patients lost weight, the levels of cortisol metabolite excretion decreased significantly (7).

Cortisol raises blood-levels of glucose and is involved in promoting visceral or intra-abdominal fat. This type of fat can coat internal organs, such as the liver, and result in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Decreasing the level of cortisol metabolite may also result in a lower propensity toward insulin resistance and may decrease the risk of cardiovascular mortality. This is an encouraging preliminary, yet small, study involving women.

Controlling or losing weight is not solely about willpower or calorie-counting. While calorie intake has a role, the nutrient density of the food may be more important to your success and may play a significant role in reducing cravings, ultimately helping to manage weight in the long run.

References:

(1) Am J Pub Health 2013 Sep 1;103(9):16041609. (2) Am J Prev Med.2011 Oct;41(4):434–438. (3) Am J Clin Nutr Online 2013;Jun 26. (4) N Engl J Med 2009 Feb 26;360:859.

(5) N Engl J Med 2009 Feb 26;360:923. (6) Medscape General Medicine. 2006;8(4):59.

(7) Clin Endocrinol.2013;78(5):700-705.

Dr. David Dunaief is a speaker, author and local lifestyle medicine physician focusing on the integration of medicine, nutrition, fitness and stress management. For further information, visit www.medicalcompassmd. com or consult your personal physician.

Image from METRO

Micronutrient deficiency and obesity are intertwined

New York Blood Center declares first blood emergency of 2023

New York Blood Center (NYBC) declared the first blood emergency of 2023 on March 6. The blood emergency is due to several evolving factors, including recent poor weather, school breaks and cold and flu season. Last month, NYBC and its divisions across the nation received 6,000 fewer blood donations than the year prior and blood donations are 12% below hospital and patient needs.

The number of blood donations still are not back to pre-pandemic levels. Compounding the problem is a continued lag in first-time and youth donors, which remain about half of pre-pandemic levels. And while New Yorkers are returning to in-person work, office and community blood drives and visits to NYBC Donor Centers are significantly down. People working from home had an easier time donating in our donor centers, but we’re seeing a dramatic decrease at our centers.

LWV takes action – will you?

BY LISA SCOTT

“Each winter, we struggle to get folks to donate blood and this year is no exception. We need more New Yorkers to make blood donations, host blood drives and spread the word about the need for donations,” said Andrea Cefarelli, Senior Vice President at New York Blood Center.“Last year, we expanded our reach with a new donor center, and we recently announced new donor guidelines from the FDA; we are expanding in every way we can in order to reach new donors. This March, make a blood donation and tell a friend!”

In addition to whole blood donors, platelet donors are urgently needed. With a shelf life of just 7 days, NYBC relies on dedicated platelet donors to help patients undergoing chemotherapy, those with bleeding disorders, new mothers, and more.

To make an appointment, please visit www. https://donate.nybc.org/

Government is a social compact, affecting our lives on many levels. Each of us bears responsibilities including understanding issues, evaluating and deciding which matter most to us, and acting to influence those that do.

MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK

The League of Women Voters has chapters on local, county, state and national levels. We are a unique, multiissue, nonpartisan, political organization, encouraging informed and active participation in government. We influence public policy through advocacy and education and seek positive solutions to the problems confronting our communities and our country.

As LWV, we anticipate taking significant action on key issues in the 2023 New York State Legislative Session (which ends in June). These issues include Election Reform, Good Government Reform, Healthcare, Judicial Issues, Natural Resources, State Finances and Education, Equality of Opportunity, Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking, and Rural Issues. Visit our website https://my.lwv.org/ new-york/suffolk-county to see our 2023 Legislative Agenda for more information on these key priorities. Beyond these broad categories, we also are gearing up for immediate advocacy related to needed additional funding in the 2023-2024 NYS budget:

Funding for State and County Boards of Elections: The League urges the Legislature to seriously consider the cost of new election improvements when introducing their proposed budgets and to consider setting up a yearly fund specifically for enhanced election reforms like early voting and absentee voting. It is not possible for boards of election to continue to expand voting access without funds devoted to the expansion of early voting poll sites, poll worker training, staffing, upgrading of old systems, and the establishment of new sites. The State Board of Elections and county Boards of Elections need a serious funding commitment to ensure that these progressive reforms are not unfunded mandates.

Funding for Election Reform: The passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York was an historic moment in New York. It established rights of actions for denying or abridging the right of any member of a protected class to vote, assisted languageminority groups, required certain subdivisions to receive preclearance for potential violations of the law, and created civil liability for voter intimidation. This year, we expect to see the passage of a database bill that will support this bill. Additional funds should also be provided to counties to ensure compliance with all aspects of the law.

In 2022, Governor Hochul signed legislation to reduce the 25-day statutory voter registration deadline to 10 days prior to the election. As many voters become engaged in the election close to election day, this legislation will allow for easier and more accessible voter engagement and participation in New York. This legislation allows for one “Golden Day” in which a voter can register to vote and vote on the same day. Since the law went into effect on January 1, 2023, it is essential that funds be appropriated to account for the increase in staff and training that will be essential for county boards to successfully implement this new procedure.

Funding for Ethics Reforms: The League was glad to see the continued funding of New York’s new ethics body, the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. We urge the Legislature to include this funding in their budget as continued support for a commission that holds public officials accountable.

The executive budget has woefully underfunded the matching portion of the new public campaign financing program. This year is the first opportunity for New York to demonstrate a commitment to campaign finance reform and reducing the influence of big money in politics. During last year’s election, the 200 biggest donors outspent over 200,000 small donors in state races.

The League applauds the Governor for including 14.5M in funding to support the administrative needs of the Public Campaign Finance Board. However, underfunding the matching portion of the program by $75M will not build the trust needed for candidates to opt into the program. Multiple studies done by the State Board of Elections indicate that by 2024 the program would need between $119M and $213M in matching funds to operate the program successfully.

Fully funding the matching portion of this program would indicate a strong commitment to reform for New York voters and give candidates the confidence to buy into the program. The program will only see success if candidates participate. We urge the legislature to fully fund the requested $114.5 M for this program.

You too can make your voice heard by becoming more informed, speaking out and contacting your elected officials; and consider joining your local LWV chapter.

Lisa Scott is president of the League of Women Voters of Suffolk County, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. For more information, visit https://my.lwv.org/new-york/ suffolk-county or call 631-862-6860.

New collaboration concept eatery heads to Stony Brook Village COMINGS AND GOINGS

The Stony Brook Village Center will welcome the newest addition to its open-air center, Schnitzels, opening this spring. Schnitzels will feature unique dishes with a landscape of flavors for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus on the go eats.

Schnitzels is a new collaboration concept eatery created by the owners of Crazy Beans, Tim and Callie Martino, and the owner of Brew Cheese, Dave Striffler.

An all day menu will feature German bratwurst and pretzels,

different variations of schnitzel along with a beer and wine list that will include German style beers and local craft beer on tap. They will be serving eggs for breakfast and lunch sandwiches that will also be available for takeout. For dinner they will be serving appetizers with share plates, as well as entrées.

Schnitzels is taking over the space formerly occupied by the Grist Mill Eatery at 77 Main Street.

Kings Park resident to receive 2023 Premier Business Women Award

Deanna M. Eble, Esq. of Kings Park, and partner at the Russo Law Group, P.C., will be honored at the 2023 RichnerLIVE and Herald Community Newspapers fourth annual Premier Business Women Awards. The event will be held on March 22 at The Heritage Club at Bethpage.

Honorees will be formally recognized for their career achievements and community contributions.

“It is with great pride that I accept this award. I take great satisfaction in helping families address their legal needs, so they can focus their energies

on spending time with their loved ones,” said Eble.

Eble focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning and Medicaid Planning, and has practiced in these areas for over 20 years.

She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, a Co-Chair of the Health Care Issues Committee, Elder Counsel and is admitted to the New York Bar.

She earned her law degree at Hofstra University School of Law. Deanna frequently presents seminars on Elder Law and Estate Planning throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.

As an attorney, Eble has helped hundreds of families with all levels of planning. She assists families interested in planning in advance for the possibility of incapacity and the need for long-term care.

Eble also helps families in crisis situations—when they have been told that a loved one must enter a nursing home soon, or has already been placed in one, and they need to obtain assistance from Medicaid quickly.

For more information, visit www.vjrussolaw.com.

Stony Brook Medicine Cardio-Oncology recognized as IC-OS Center of Excellence

Stony Brook Medicine’s CardioOncology program is the first on Long Island to be recognized as an IC-OS Center of Excellence and awarded an IC-OS Gold Medal by the International CardioOncology Society (IC-OS).

An IC-OS Center of Excellence is a program within a healthcare institution that is assembled to supply an exceptionally high concentration of expertise and related resources centered on a particular area of medicine, delivering associated care in a comprehensive, interdisciplinary fashion to afford the best patient outcomes possible.

The gold medal designation recognizes a commitment to multidisciplinary patient care, research and publications relevant to cardio-oncology, educational program, quality improvement, program building and cardio-oncology committee involvement.

According to the IC-OS, cancer and cardiovascular disease are the two most

Kemnitzer joins Maria Palmar Properties

Maria Palmar Properties, 202 East Main St., Port Jefferson recently announced that Sasha Kemnitzer has joined their team. Kemnitzer has worked in the real estate industry for nine years and has diverse experience, handling residential sales and rentals, commercial leases, as well as property management for a beachfront multi-million dollar vacation home. Being a native of Setauket, she specializes in the Three Village area, as well as Port Jefferson, although has handled multiple deals all over Long Island.

"Sasha knows and loves Port Jefferson and its surrounding towns, and enjoys helping people find their new home in the place she grew up in," said owner Maria Palmer. "Her positive, personable, friendly approach minimizes your stress and makes buying/selling, or renting a home an exciting experience. Come by Maria Palmar Properties' office in Port Jefferson to welcome Sasha Kemnitzer to the team, or call her direct at 631-921-5703."

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(breast oncology), with state-of-the-art cardiac imaging directed by Smadar Kort, MD, and just added cardio-oncologist Kristine Yang, MD.

Stony Brook is the only program in the region to have a team of IC-OS-certified cardio-oncologists who closely observe and care for patients with cancer who have an existing cardiovascular (CV) condition or who may be at risk for developing a CV-related problem during or after the start of cancer treatment.

New York Health has announced the addition of Dodis Kohan, MD, to its team. Dr. Kohan is a boardcertified Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist with over thirty years of experience in providing highquality OB/GYN care. He will practice at 518 Hawkins Avenue in Lake Ronkonkoma.

common causes of death and disease worldwide. The incidence of both cancer and cardiovascular disease increases with age. Stony Brook’s Cardio-Oncology Program is co-directed by Michelle Bloom, MD, (cardiology) and Lea Baer, MD,

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“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Kohan to New York Health,” said Dr. Rohit Reejsinghani, FACP, MBA, Executive Director of NY Health. “His passion for providing quality OB/GYN care and his commitment to patient education make him a great fit for our organization.”

“I am excited to be practicing medicine and working directly with patients without the added responsibilities of office administration,” Dr. Kohan said. “At the end of the day, my ultimate goal is to help women have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.” For more information, call 631-676-7390 or visit nyhealth.com.

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After a rocky start this past February, I am really looking forward to St. Patrick’s Day.

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The world economy is showing resilience despite higher energy and food prices as well as rising borrowing costs. This is troubling in that the Federal Reserve may have to continue raising rates in order to bring inflation under control.

BY MICHAEL E. RUSSELL

The World Bank has been blindsided by the growing vitality shown by the economies of the U.S., Europe and the surprising data coming out of China.

At the close of 2022, the World Bank was predicting that 2023 would be one of the weakest years for the economy in decades. Well, so much for having advanced degrees from the Wharton School and Harvard! I probably should not have said that, but couldn’t help it.

To explain, when the U.S. Central Bank raises rates, emerging markets borrowing costs rise causing currencies and exports to weaken. It is important to note that the 5 major emerging markets are Brazil, India, South Africa, Russia and China.

There is nothing in the near term that indicates that Fed policy has slowed growth and inflation. Many analysts are now saying that a recession will be delayed until 2024. Let us hope that they continue to be wrong! There was a cartoon in last week’s Wall Street Journal that says it all. At an economists meeting a speaker was looking at a report and stated, “This opinion is vague, it needs to be made extremely vague.” And so it goes, always certain but seldom right.

Even the brightest of the bright make mistakes. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has admitted that its plan to be the bank for everybody failed miserably. Goldman should have stayed with the business model that had worked for decades, managing the wealth of institutions and high net-worth individuals. This model has generated steady fees, no matter what the direction of the market. As an example, their Asset and Wealth unit generated almost $10 billion in profit last year. Why would they want to start servicing checking accounts? Wharton School, Harvard? Oops, sorry again.

Back to the market. February showed that inflation isn’t slowing as fast as expected. Bond and Stock markets underperformed as interest rates spiked. The 10 year treasury bond hit 4%

Nvidia [Nvda] stock was up 13% one day last week. I consider this U.S. company a long term holding in a portfolio.

while 1 and 2 year notes reached 5%. The S&P dropped 2 ½%, Dow Industrials down 4.2% and the Nasdaq down 1%.

U.S. equity funds declined by 2.2% cutting the yearly gain to less than 5%. Energy, Science and Technology were the best performers showing losses of less than 1%. At the close of February, Gold fell 5.5%, the worst loss in more than 18 months. Until inflation eases, Gold will probably continue to show losses.

This past week, Barron’s listed what it considers the 100 most sustainable U.S. companies. I have mentioned many of those companies in previous articles. One that I have strongly recommended is Nvidia [Nvda]. This stock was up 13% one day last week. I consider this U.S. company a long term holding in a portfolio. Nvidia is at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence [AI]. The U.S. government is partnering with Nvidia to help harness the power of A.I. to help solve some of society’s biggest challenges. [Purportedly]! They have now teamed with Microsoft to build a massive Cloud A.I. computer. The company has given robust forward guidance estimates for the next 5 years, thus my recommending holding for the long term. As a caveat, AMD is always a threat as well as Intel.

Lastly, I really love these 2 year treasuries at 5%.

I hope each of you enjoy the coming spring which hopefully will bring lovely weather. On a closing note, happiest of birthdays to youngest son, Andrew Patrick, born on St. Patrick’s Day. Have one on me!!!

Michael E. Russell retired after 40 years working for various Wall Street firms. All recommendations being made here are not guaranteed and may incur a loss of principal. The opinions and investment recommendations expressed in the column are the author's own. TBR News Media does not endorse any specific investment advice and urges investors to consult with their financial advisor.

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Qualified Charitable Distributions:

As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2019, many more people are taking a standard deduction and their charitable gifts are no longer deductible. But the QCD gives the taxpayer a double advantage. They can take the standard deduction and effectively add a charitable deduction on top of that, by having those gifts being excluded from income.

Instead of the old way of writing a check and taking a tax deduction, all taxpayers who qualify should make their gifts via QCDs, where the gift is made as a direct transfer from an IRA to the charity.

The only negative is that the provision is not available to more taxpayers. It only applies to pre-tax funds in IRAs, not company plans, and donors must be at least age 70½ at the time of the QCD to qualify, even if you are not required to take a distribution until age 73. QCD’s may be as large as $100,000 per person (not per IRA) and can be used to satisfy a person’s RMD requirements. QCD rules prohibit using donor-advised funds or private foundations.

Because a QCD is not included in income as a distribution, tax-wise, this is better than taking a taxable IRA distribution and trying to offset it with a charitable contribution deduction.

The QCD does not increase adjusted gross income as a taxable IRA distribution does. Higher AGI can be costly in several ways, for instance by increasing income tax on Social Security benefits and increasing Medicare premiums. When a client is nearing age 70½, it may make sense to delay making charitable contributions until the client becomes eligible to make use of QCDs.

The tax savings here can be significant. For example, say a person will be in the 24% federal tax bracket for 2023 and makes $10,000 of contributions using QCD’s. If the RMD happens also to be $10,000, then none of that RMD is included in income. If the client is taking the standard deduction where no charitable contributions are deductible, this $10,000 QCD provides an effective tax deduction and will reduce the 2023 tax bill by $2,400 ($10,000 lower taxable income x 24% tax rate = $2,400 tax savings) compared to giving the old way — without the QCD. That’s a big tax savings on the same contribution. In addition, there is no state tax on the contributions, since they do not show up as income. In New York, this can save another $633 for a total savings of over $3,000.

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Celebrate the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick's Day

BY HEIDI SUTTON

The luck of the Irish and all things green are celebrated on St. Patrick’s Day, which is on March 17 every year. Initially a day to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, over time the holiday has evolved into a rejoicing of Irish heritage and culture. Of course, no celebration would be complete without delicious food.

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Recipe courtesy of New York City Food cookbook by Arthur Schwartz

YIELD: Serves 6 to 8

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 4- to 5-pound corned beef brisket

• 1 teaspoon pickling spices

• 1 head cabbage

• 2 pounds boiling potatoes

• 6 to 8 small carrots (optional)

• Parsnips (optional)

• Turnips (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Place the corned beef in a pot that holds at least 5 quarts of water. Cover completely with cold water. Place over high heat and bring to a simmer. As soon as bubbles start to break on the surface of the water, adjust the heat so the water simmers very, very

gently. With a slotted spoon, skim off the residue that accumulates on the surface. When the residue stops coming to the surface, add the pickling spices. Continue to cook, with bubbles just gently breaking on the surface, for 3 to 4 hours, until fork tender. The meat can be safely held in its water for about 2 hours; reheat gently. Cook

the vegetables until fork tender in separate pots of boiling fresh water or, especially for the cabbage, use some of the water in which the corned beef was cooked. Slice the corned beef and serve with mustard and/or horseradish on a platter, surrounded with some of the vegetables or with vegetables in a separate bowl.

Grandma Freeley's Irish Soda Bread

Recipe courtesy of Mark T. Freeley, Esq.

YIELD: Makes 1 bread

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups bread flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 cup raisins

• 1 egg

• 1 cup buttermilk

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl. Stir in the caraway seeds, cut in the butter with a knife until the mix looks like coarse ground grain and stir in the raisins. Beat the egg into the buttermilk, pour into center of bowl, mix in the dry ingredients and turn dough onto a lightly floured board. Knead lightly into a ball and place into a round casserole. Slash the ball with an X. Brush bread with an egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water. Bake for one hour. Test with a toothpick for doneness. Let set for 10 minutes and remove from casserole onto a wire rack to cool.

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Brother's Bread Bakery continues Franciscan tradition and spirit of giving

BY MELISSA ARNOLD

Drug addiction can rob a person of everything they once held dear. Relationships with loved ones, a safe place to live and the ability to work can all become jeopardized or lost.

When you have nothing left, finding stability and sobriety can seem like an impossible task. But support and education can make all the difference.

For more than 40 years, Hope House Ministries in Port Jefferson has offered a wide variety of services to those struggling with addiction or other hardships, from free counseling and support groups to residential programs and spiritual guidance.

Tucked on the quiet grounds of Little Portion Friary in Mount Sinai is a modest bakery called Brother’s Bread, which provides sweet and savory treats to visitors and job skills for hard-working men in recovery.

The Little Portion Friary campus, now called Hope Academy, was purchased by Hope House in 2016 when the Franciscan brothers who lived there fell on hard times. Since then, the size of the program has doubled, and more than 60 young men live in the family-style residential facility.

The acquisition was a full-circle moment for Hope House.

“The brothers helped out in local churches but also did a lot of baking. At the beginning of each weekend, people would be able to come in and see what was there and make a donation,” explained Father Francis Pizzarelli, director of Hope House Ministries, “When we acquired the friary, we wanted to maintain the bakery, and maintain that same spirit to honor and celebrate the brothers.”

But with the brothers gone, who would run the bakery? Pizzarelli saw it as an opportunity for the young men in addiction recovery at Hope Academy.

With support and donations from the community, Brother’s Bread received a modern makeover, including new ovens. While Pizzarelli oversees the administrative side of things, daily operations are a work of “shared responsibility” for a small group of Hope Academy residents.

“It’s a source of income [for the Academy], but it’s also therapeutic. It gives these men a new set of skills, a sense of accomplishment, and a feeling of giving back,” said Pizzarelli, who is also a social worker and addiction counselor. “I’m committed to the holistic approach of mind, body and spirit for recovery and the bakery feeds into that ideal nicely.”

Some of the residents arrive at Hope Academy with previous cooking or baking knowledge, but there are also opportunities for those who want to learn. Current bakers are always looking to share their skills with other residents, especially as the ultimate goal is graduation from the program. A few local retired bakers volunteer their time to teach as well.

The result is the tempting aroma of fresh bread heavy in the air each weekend. While the bakery is best known for their breads, especially cinnamon raisin and whole wheat, with time the menu has expanded to include other goodies. Brownies, scones, cookies and fruit pies are often available, along with seasonal favorites like Irish soda bread for St. Patrick’s Day and cheese pizzas during Lent.

The Irish soda bread in particular has been the source of a lot of laughter at the bakery and among those who attend weekend Mass at the friary.

Pizzarelli explained that one of the current bakers is from Ireland and was eager to share a bite of home with bakery patrons. People rave over it – well, most people. Pizzarelli has never been fond of Irish soda bread and is regularly teased for it.

Another unique facet of Brother’s Bread is the focus on generosity. The bakery door is always open on the weekends, even if no one is there. Each item has a suggested price, and visitors are encouraged to pay what they can.

“We certainly appreciate all the support we get, and the profits help cover the cost of ingredients and food for the residential program,” Pizzarelli said. “But we also know that there are hungry people out there, so we run on the honor system.”

As with all of Hope House’s programs, the bakery depends on the kindness of others. Financial gifts, volunteer support or donations of ingredients are always welcome.

Pizzarelli never imagined 40 years ago that his ministry would unfold as it has, and while there are many difficulties, he continues to offer a place of welcome to as many as he can. “The friary and Hope Academy have been a source of strength for people that are carrying shame and stigma. People focus on the negative stories, and I am always reminded of the people that we’ve lost, but I also see miracles every day,” he said.

Brother’s Bread and Hope Academy at Little Portion Friary are located at 48 Old Post Road, Mount Sinai. The bakery is open 24 hours a day or until sellout. For more information, call 631-473-0553 or visit www. hhm.org.

In addition to Irish Soda Bread, above, Brother's Bread Bakery featured Smores Cookies, Apple Caramel Cookies, Cranberry Walnut Bread, Apple-Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Blueberry Scones, Raspberry and White Chocolate Scones and Brownies on March 5.

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Becker makes history at IC4A Championships, Henderson breaks program record

The Stony Brook University men's track and field team finished day two of the IC4A Championships in ninth-place overall out of 42 teams on Sunday at Boston University. Senior Robert Becker added another IC4A title to his collection as he became only the 5th athlete in the history of the IC4A Championships (101 years) to win the mile race three different times.

In 2020, Becker earned his first IC4A title with a final time of 4:02.45. Last season, the graduate student crossed the finish line at 4:01.67. At the championship race today, Becker earned his triple title after finishing at 4:02.18.

Also in the mile race was senior Aiden Smyth. Smyth finished right-behind Becker in third-place, as he crossed the finish line at 4:04.30.

Stony Brook had another student-athlete who created history for the program. Senior Shane Henderson became the first athlete

to get under the 8:00 minute barrier in the 3000m, as the Connecticut native crossed the finish line at 7:59.30, giving himself the new program record.

Becker earned a first-place finish in the mile with his final time of 4:02.18, securing his third career IC4A win. The fastest pace Becker ran at was at the end of the race, as he tallied 29.19 and 27.52 to finish at 4:02.18.

Smyth avenged his 4:09.12 finish that earned him ninth-place overall last season at the IC4A Championships with the time of 4:04.30.

Senior Colin Ross earned a 19th-place finish in the 3000 meter by finishing at 8:18.92.

"We are really happy with how everyone competed today. It was a great performance by Becker and Henderson in their last indoor meet as Seawolves. Extremely proud of the way our guys performed," said head coach Andy Ronan.

Women’s lacrosse powers to win third ranked win of the season

The No. 5/6 Stony Brook women's lacrosse team (4-0) used a second half surge to come out on top and earn its third ranked win of the season against No.17 Stanford University (2-3) on March 3 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California.

The Seawolves were paced by CAA Preseason Midfielder of the Year, Ellie Masera, who tallied a season-high five goals. Graduate attacker Jolie Creo, senior attackers Kailyn Har and Morgan Mitchell and senior midfielder Erin MacQuarrie all added a pair of goals each in the contest.

Stony Brook got off to a slow start as the squad was not able to find the back of the cage in the first quarter and trailed the Cardinal 4-0 heading into the quarter break. Stanford would go on to tally two more goals within the first two minutes of the second quarter from Ashley Humphrey and Annabel Frist.

With 9:35 remaining in the second quarter, Masera got the Seawolves on the board off an assist from junior midfielder Jaden Hampel. Stony Brook added three more goals in the quarter to cut the deficit to 7-4 heading into halftime.

The Seawolves came back on to the field with vengeance, scoring within the first 30

seconds of the third quarter courtesy of Morgan Mitchell who finished a free position shot. The squad tallied five more goals in the quarter, including a go-ahead man-down goal by Masera with four seconds remaining to give

Stony Brook its first lead of the game, 10-9. Masera, Hampel, Creo and Hart all registered goals in the fourth quarter secure the lead for the Seawolves and ultimately the 14-10 comeback victory.

Seawolves Home Games

MEN'S LACROSSE

March 14 vs. St. John's .................... 6 p.m.

April 1 vs. Towson ........................ 12 p.m.

April 15 vs. Delaware ......................3 p.m.

April 22 vs. Fairfield ......................12 p.m.

WOMEN'S LACROSSE

March 18 vs. Delaware....................12 p.m.

April 2 vs. Drexel ..............................1 p.m.

April 15 vs. William & Mary .........11 a.m.

April 28 vs. Hofstra .....................6:31 p.m.

BASEBALL

March 10 vs. Lafayette College .... 3 p.m.

March 11 vs. Lafayette College ..... 1 p.m.

March 12 vs. Lafayette College ... 12 p.m.

March 14 vs. Iona University ........ 3 p.m.

March 15 vs. Central CT State ...... 3 p.m

SOFTBALL

March 18 vs. Hofstra University .... 1 p.m.

March 18 vs. Hofstra University .... 3 p.m.

March 19 vs. Hofstra University .... 1 p.m.

March 22 vs. St. John's University .... 2 p.m.

March 29 vs. Seton Hall University ...3 p.m. Visit www.stonybrookathletics.com for tickets and any last minute cancellations.

TOMORROW IS FRIDAY – WEAR RED ON CAMPUS! STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Senior Robert Becker is only the 5th athlete in the history of the IC4A Championships to win the mile race three different times.

Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

The team celebrates their win last Friday. Photo from Stony Brook Athletics

Thursday 9

Virtual Lunch & Learn

Huntington Historical Society presents a virtual Lunch & Learn lecture at noon. Enjoy your own lunch from the comfort of your home while learning about Alice Coltrane life and resilience from her daughter Michelle Coltrane. Presentation will last 45 minutes with time for commentary and Q&A from participants. Free. To register, visit www. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Alzheimer’s workshop

The Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will hold an in-person event called “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s” at the Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. This will be an overview of how to recognize the common signs of Alzheimer’s disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of early detection and benefits of a diagnosis; possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources. Free. Call 585-9393 to register.

CAC Sky Room Talk

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents a Sky Room Talk titled Forever Timeless: The Legacy of Edith Head at 7:30 p.m. Join costume designer and fashion historian Jolene Marie Richardson as she takes a dive into the life and legacy of the famed Costume Designer Edith Head this women’s history month, covering her films, her techniques, and her relentless push for making the field of costume design what it is today. Tickets are $17, $12 members. Visit www. cinemaartscentre.org.

Trumpeter Warren Vaché in concert

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook welcomes back Jazz trumpet player Warren Vaché and his Quartet in concert at 7 p.m. Joining Vaché will be Dean Johnson (bass), Dan Pugach (drums), and Wayne Sabella (piano). Displayed in the museum is a Warren Vaché exhibit that guests can view. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students, $15 children at www. thejazzloft.org

Friday 10

An evening of opera St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 270 Main St., Northport hosts a evening with Opera Night Long Island at 7:30 p.m. The concert will include arias from popular operas, art songs and numbers from musical theater. $10 donation, students free. Visit www.operanight.org.

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An Evening of Comedy

Centerport Fire Department, 9 Park Circle, Centerport hosts a Comedy Night and Buffet Dinner fundraiser with dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. and show from 8 to 10 p.m. with a 50/50 raffle and Chinese Auction. Comedians include Kenny Williams, Terry McNeely, Tony Landolfi and George Gallo. $55 tickets are available at Centerportfdcomedyshow. eventbrite.com.

Paranormal Tour at Sweetbriar

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents a Paranormal Tour with a ghost hunt and owl encounter from 6 to 9 p.m. Ghost hunting enthusiasts will lead an investigation, bringing along some of the tools commonly seen and made popular on such TV shows as ghost hunters and such films as Paranormal Activity. Cost is $60 per person for ages 13 and older. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Sunday 12

The Power of History through Song

Wintertide concert

The Port Jefferson Village Center, 101A E.Broadway, Port Jefferson continues its Wintertide concert series from 7 to 8 p.m with a performance by Andie Juliette Fortier (Port Jeff’s own sweet-voiced songwriter) in the Sail Loft Room on the third floor. $5 donation at the door. Questions? Call 473-4778.

Grounds & Sounds concert

Grounds and Sounds Cafe at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket presents The Famous Dr. Scanlon Band in concert at 8:45 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Open mic at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person, available in advance and at the door. Light refreshments available for sale. For further information, visit www. groundsandsounds.org or call 751-0297.

Saturday 11

Second Saturdays Poetry Reading

All Souls Church, 61 Main St., Stony Brook continues its Second Saturdays poetry series via Zoom today from 11 a.m. to noon.

Hosted by Suffolk County Poet Laureate Richard Bronson, the featured poet will be Gloria g. Murray. An open-reading will follow; all are welcome to read one of their own poems. For more information, please call 655-7798. Participants can access the

program through the All Souls website https://www.allsouls-stonybrook.org/

St. Baldrick’s Day event

Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub, 229 Laurel Ave., Northport will host a community St. Baldrick’s Day event from noon to 5 p.m. to raise money to help fight childhood cancer. Register to shave, volunteer or donate at www.stbaldricks.org. For more information, call 757-4141.

Irish Luck on the Farm

The Smithtown Historical Society wil hold its annual Irish Luck on the Farm event at the Roseneath Cottage, 239 Middle Country Road, Smithtown from noon to 4 p.m. Experience fun for all ages with a walk-through petting zoo, traditional Irish step dancing performances, and other celebrations of Irish heritage. Entry fee is $5 per person. Questions? Call 265-6768.

Beyond the Boat Walking Tour

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor presents a Beyond the Boat Walking Tour at noon and again at 2 p.m. What was life like in a 19th-Century coastal village when many of the men were out at sea? Travel back in time and explore the lives of local women as you stroll down Cold Spring Harbor’s Historic Main Street in this educator-led walking tour. Discover the struggles these women

Celebrate St. James continues its Living History Series at the St. James Community Cultural Arts Center, 176 Second Street, St James with The Power of History through Song with Irish-American singer, songwriter, and educator Vincent Cross from 1 to 2 p.m. Tickets are $25, $20 members. To register, visit www. celebratestjames.org or call 984-0201.

Gene Casey Duo in concert

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook will host a concert by the Gene Casey Duo from 3 to 4 p.m. Free with admission to the museum. For more information, call 6895888 or visit www.limusichalloffame.org.

Monday 13

Sound Beach Civic Meeting

Sound Beach Firehouse, 152 Sound Beach Blvd., Sound Beach will host a Sound Beach Civic meeting at 7:30 p.m. Representatives from the Town of Brookhaven Senior Citizen Division will discuss the many services offered to senior citizens in the Town. All are welcome. For more information call 744-6952.

Tuesday 14

NSJC Social Club event

North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station hosts a presentation on Fraud Prevention — how to recognize it, how to avoid being * All numbers are in (631) area code unless otherwise noted.

PAYING TRIBUTE

The Famous Dr. Scanlon Band FDSB return to the Grounds and Sounds Cafe in East Setauket to perform the music of Travis McKeveny on March 10.

victimized and how to properly respond — in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee among other refreshments will be served. $5 per person, $3 members. Call 928-3737 for more information.

Wednesday 15

Journal Making Workshop

Join the Huntington Historical Society at the Conklin Barn, 2 High St., Huntington for a Tell me a Memory: Journal Making workshop from 6 to 8 pm. Mixed Media artist Patty Eljaiek leads this two-hour workshop to inspire your use of repurposed materials and simple art supplies. Participants will create an accordion book that includes their own language, mementos, stories, or photos. $40 per person, $35 members includes all supplies. Bring any photos or mementos you would like to include. Register at www. huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org. For more info, call 427-7045 Ext. 401.

Hard Luck Café concert

Singer-Songwriters Kala Farnham and Lara Herscovitch will share the bill during the monthly Hard Luck Café series by the Folk Music Society of Huntington at the Cinema Arts Centre’s Sky Room, 423 Park Ave., Huntington from 7 to 10 p.m. An open mic precedes the concert. Tickets are $20, $15 members. Call 678-8627 or visit fmsh.org.

Thursday 16

Stony Brook Walking Tour

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization in Stony Brook will host a walking tour titled “Against the Grain” at 10:30 a.m. and again at 2:30 p.m. While participants stroll, their guide will share stories recognizing

the women who helped shape Stony Brook Village into what it is today. Tours will leave from the Stony Brook Grist Mill, 100 Harbor Road, Stony Brook. Rain date is March 17. Fee is $12 per person. Advance reservations required by calling 751-2244.

HHS Lunch & Learn

Huntington Historical Society continues its Lunch and Learn series at Matteo’s Restaurant, 300 Jericho Turnpike, Huntington with a lecture from noon to 2:30 p.m. Learn the true story of the Culper Spy Ring from former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer, author of George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide History buffs have long been fascinated by the operation of the Long Island-based Culper Spy Ring during the American Revolution, especially since the airing of the AMC series “Turn.” $55 per person, $50 members includes a gourmet three-course meal, dessert and house wine. To register, visit www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org or call 427-7045 ext 401.

Vanderbilt lecture

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents a special lecture titled The Rescue Effect: The Key to Saving Life on Earth on global warming and nature’s inherent resilience with guest speaker Michael Mehta Webster reveals the science behind nature’s resilience at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10, free for members. Register at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.

An evening of jazz

The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Ave., Stony Brook welcomes Rich Iacona’s Bad Little Big Band, featuring vocalist Madeline Kole in concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors, $20 students and $15 children at www.thejazzloft.org.

Theater

‘Side By Side By Sondheim’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its Mainstage season with Side By Side By Sondheim through March 18 showcasing the early works of Broadway’s greatest composer, Stephen Sondheim. Featuring songs from Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, West Side Story, Gypsy, and many others. Unforgettable songs from this dazzling creator and his collaborators include “Send in the Clowns,” “I’m Still Here,” “Another Hundred People,” “Maria,” “Tonight,” “Anyone Can Whistle,” and “Broadway Baby.” Tickets are $35 adults, $28 seniors and students, $20 children ages 5 to 12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www. theatrethree.com.

Festival of One-Act Plays

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents the 24th annual Festival of One-Act Plays through March 25 at The Ronald F. Peierls Theatre, on the Second Stage. Selected from over 750 submissions world-wide, these seven cutting-edge premieres are guaranteed to entertain and engage. Directed by Jeffrey Sanzel, the plays will feature Steve Ayle, Tamralynn Dorsa, Antoine Jones, Brittany Lacey, Phyllis March, Evan Teich, Steven Uihlein, Sean Amato, Ava Andrejko, Angelo DiBiase, Samantha Fierro, Jason Furnari, Melissa Norman, Danielle Pafundi, and Tristan Prin. Adult content and language. Tickets are $20. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Tape’

The Theatre at Suffolk County Community College, Ammerman campus, 533 College Road, Selden presents a production of Tape by Stephen Belber in Theatre 119 in the Islip Arts Building on March 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m. and March 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. After 10 years apart, three disparate people come together to play out the unresolved drama of their final days in high school. Suspense builds as each character is provoked into revealing his or her true nature and motivation as they choose which cards to play and which cards to hold. Mature content. General admission is $14. For tickets, call 451-4163.

News Around Town

Free Health Screenings

Visit Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for free blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol, and glucose screenings provided by a registered nurse from Catholic Health on Thursday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to all ages 18 and older. No registration required. Questions? Call 631-928-1212.

Free Breast Cancer Screenings

Senator Mario R. Mattera (2nd Senate District), in conjunction with The Salvation Army, will host a free breast cancer screening event with the Stony Brook Cancer Center’s Mobile Mammography Van at 319 Clay Pitts Road in East Northport on Friday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is for women forty and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year.

An appointment is necessary so all who are interested should call 631-6384135 to schedule an appointment. Most screenings are no cost since the cost of mammograms are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and almost all insurance companies. Any resident who has no insurance will be referred to the New York State Cancer Services Program, which may cover the cost of an exam.

Free Diabetes Prevention Program

Are you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes? Mather Hospital, 75 North Country Road, Port Jefferson will host a free year-long diabetes prevention program designed to help you modify your lifestyle to prevent the disease.

The National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by a trained lifestyle coach from the Suffolk County Department of Health, will begin Monday, March 20 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. The program meets weekly until July 24, then bi-monthly through Sept. 25, then monthly from October 2023 through March 2024.

MUSICAL BROTHERS

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Participants are identified through their health care provider by either their fasting glucose 100-124 or their A1c 5.76.4. In addition, they must have a BMI of 25 or more and be over the age of 18. Participants cannot have diabetes or be pregnant. Participants may also qualify by taking either the CDC or ADA risk test at https://www.cdc.gov/prediabetes/ takethetest/ or https://diabetes.org/ diabetes/risk-test. More information on the program at https://www.cdc. gov/diabetes/prevention/about.htm To register, contact Debora at the Suffolk County Department of Health at 631853-2928.

The Port Jefferson Documentary Series will screen Denny Tedesco’s ‘Immediate Family,’ which follows the work and lives of legendary 1970s session musicians who were featured on some of the most iconic recordings of the era, at Theatre Three on March 13.

St. Patrick’s Day Parades on the North Shore

BY HEIDI SUTTON

Whether or not your ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle, everyone is guaranteed to enjoy a family-friendly (and dog-friendly) St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Here are the ones on the North Shore this year over the next few weeks. And don’t forget to wear green!

Farmingdale

Farmingdale’s 9th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off on Sunday, March 12 at 1 p.m. sharp at Northside School. The parade then proceeds down Main Street to the Village Green. This year’s Grand Marshal is Monsignor Mark P. Rowan, Pastor at St. Kilian Parish. Call 516-2867800 for more information.

Huntington

The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) invites the community to its 89th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Huntington on Sunday, March 12 from 2 to 3 p.m. p.m. Grand Marshal Greg Kennedy will lead the procession down New York Avenue

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‘California Suite’

Star Playhouse at SYJCC, 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack presents Neil Simon’s California Suite on March 11 and 18 at 8 p.m. and March 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. It is the eve of the Oscars and four different couples are having some type of bad situation all at the same time. Tickets are $32, $25 members, seniors, students. To order, call 462-9800or visit www.Stage74@syjcc.org.

‘(Mostly) True Things’

The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E. Main St, Port Jefferson presents (Mostly) True Things, a game wrapped in a storytelling show, on the theme “Bad Match” on March 11 at 7 p.m. The show features 4 true stories but 3 of them include subtle little lies. In the second act, the audience questions the storytellers, then votes for the person they think told it straight. Winners get a tote bag, and the whole truth about each story is shared before the end of the evening. It is a combination of comedy, heart and community that is truly a unique experience. Hosted by Jude TrederWolff, featured storytellers include Jack Canfora, Carla Katz, Vernon Payne, and Sue Barnum. Tickets are $15 online at Eventbrite or $20 at the door (cash only). For more info, visit www.mostlytruethings.com.

to Main Street. Long Island’s oldest and largest, the parade will feature dozens of pipe bands. For more information, visit www.huntingtonhibernian.com.

Miller Place-Rocky Point

The Friends of St. Patrick will host the 71st annual Miller Place-Rocky Point St.

‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’

The swashbuckling musical adventure The Scarlet Pimpernel heads to the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport from March 16 to April 30. Percy Blakeney, a proper Englishman, takes on a sword fighting and dashing double identity as The Scarlet Pimpernel to save French citizens from the blood-hungry guillotine. His exploits soon become the talk of Paris, however, the fanatical Agent Chauvelin will stop at nothing to catch the Pimpernel and send him to the guillotine. With a rousing and passionate score by Frank Wildhorn, The Scarlet Pimpernel is a thrilling musical! For ticket info, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘Seussical’

Mount Sinai High School, 110 North Country Road, Mt. Sinai presents the musical Seussical on March 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. and March 25 at 2 p.m. This special Theater for Young Audiences version of the Broadway hit has been rewritten and streamlined to engage audience members from age 4 to 94. Tickets are $15, $12 seniors and students at www. Ludus.com/MountSinaiPerformingArts. Questions? call 870-2882.

Film

‘Immediate Family’

Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues its spring season with a viewing of Immediate Family at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson on March 13 at 7 p.m. If you listen

Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 12 starting at 1 p.m. sharp. The 2.8mile parade starts at Harrison Avenue and Route 25A in Miller Place and then finishes at Broadway in Rocky Point. This year’s Grand Marshal is Rocky Point Stop and Shop manager Bob Evans. For further

information, visit www.friendsofstpatrick. com or call 631-473-5100.

Ronkonkoma

The 33rd annual Ronkonkoma St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m. Grand Marshal John McNamara will lead the parade from Hawkins Avenue at School Street, south down Hawkins Ave ending at Thorne Street. Call 631-304-6303 or visit www.ronkonkomaparade.org.

St. James

The 39th annual St. James St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. The parade will step off along Lake Avenue from Woodlawn Avenue to the viewing stand in front of the gazebo ending just before St James Elementary School, rain or shine. Featuring scouts, dance troupes, pipe bands, school bands, floats, fire trucks and antique cars. The grand marshal will be Smithtown Town Supervisor Ed Wehrheim. For more information, call 631-584-8510.

‘King Kong’

In honor of its 90th anniversary, “King Kong” will be screened at the Cinema Arts Center, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on March 14 at 7 p.m. When the amazing King Kong was unleashed onto moviegoers 90 years ago there was no cinematic event that matched its grand scale and unbridled imagination. This thrilling tale of a band of intrepid filmmakers, and a young actress, who discover a giant ape on a remote island, then bring him back to New York with disastrous results is awe-inspiring, but what sets King Kong apart and helps it achieve its all-time classic status are its complicated themes and emotional impact. Tickets are $15, $10 members. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

to 1970s pop music, you’ve undoubtedly heard these guys play, but do you know their names? The documentary highlights five talented men—Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Waddy Wachtel and Steve Postell—who shunned the spotlight for themselves, yet enjoyed decades of success as session musicians on iconic tracks. A Q&A will follow with guest speaker Director Denny Tedesco. Tickets are $10 at www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com or at the door.

Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for a viewing of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, starring Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett, and Danai Gurira on March 16 at 2 p.m. Call 928-1212 to reserve your seat.

‘Sunset Boulevard’

Catch a screening of the film noir classic Sunset Boulevard at thee Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington on March 16 at 8 p.m. with a post-film intheatre Zoom discussion with co-star & author Nancy Olson Livingston, hosted by Professor Foster Hirsch. Tickets are $17, $12 members at www.cinemaartscentre.org.

Huntington will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade March 12. File photo by Sara-Megan Walsh

Catch a screening of ‘King Kong’ at the Cinema Arts Centre on March 14.

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Alan Cumming has become a stalwart and superbly entertaining supporter of Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre, making yet another appearance there — his third — on Feb. 24. As at past events, all ticket holders received a copy of Cumming’s second memoir, Baggage: Tales of a Fully Packed Life . Cumming’s documentary, My Old School , was screened first at the sold-out event, followed by an interview with audience Q&A, hosted by producer and curator Jud Newborn. Audiences were regaled by examples of Cumming's kaleidoscopic career and his array of award-winning credits in every genre of entertainment. Apart from audience adoration, the main spirit was one of good-natured hilarity — and Cumming left, with a light-hearted “see you next time!"

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SBU’s Jason Lewis links ancient humans in France with bow and arrow use

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(3) BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LAB

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

Have bow and arrow, will travel, even in Eurasia 54,000 years ago.

An archaeological site in the south of France that’s 70 miles from the coastline called Grotte Mandrin not only provided evidence that Homo sapiens and Neanderthals lived in this area around the same time, but also offered proof that early humans used bow and arrows to hunt for prey like bison and wild horses.

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In research published in the journal Science Advances, Jason Lewis, a Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at Stony Brook University; Ludovic Slimak, cultural anthropologist at the University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès; and Laure Metz, an archaeologist at Aix-Marseille University, shared an extensive analysis of stone artifacts that demonstrated the use of bows and arrows.

These hunting tools, which inhabitants of the cave could use to pursue herd animals migrating between the Mediterranean region and the plains of Northern Europe, provide the earliest evidence of mechanically propelled projectile technology from Eurasia.

“We looked for diagnostic evidence of a very powerful impact once the stone tip hits something,” said Lewis. “We can see experimentally what type of damage” is produced on the tips of the arrows. The damage to these arrows is in line with everything that modern archers are doing because the tools human ancestors used were so light, Lewis added.

The collaborative effort to study these arrows in labs across two continents involved an extensive analysis of the flaking pattern

around the tips of the arrows. The researchers didn’t find any of the organic materials that the early hunters would have used to create the bow.

This technology, which likely took about an hour to make, likely enabled Homo sapiens to bring down prey. Effective hunting from about 10 to 20 yards likely would have required more than one arrow, particularly with the size and strength of the targets.

At an archaeological site in the Middle East, scientists described stone tools around the same time that look similar to the bows and arrows humans in Eurasia used.

“The evolving modern humans were developing and using projectile technology,” Lewis said.

Cultural di erences

Lewis, Slimak and Metz showed in a seminal paper last year that Homo sapiens and Neanderthals had lived in the same cave, sometimes separated by a year or even a season.

While these two types of humans lived around the same time and in the same place, they didn’t share the same technology or have the type of cultural exchange that would enable Neanderthals, who typically hunted with hand-thrown spears, to use the same hunting tools.

“There’s no evidence of learning exchange,” Lewis said. Neanderthals did not start using the smaller points typical of the arrows or that would have been used as projectiles.

“It doesn’t look like there was a cultural exchange between the two groups,” Lewis said, as the artifacts from the time Neanderthals occupied the cave didn’t include any arrows.

Cultures sometimes develop identities that preclude using technology from other groups. Such cultural differences existed in the Maale and neighboring Tsamai people in Southwestern Ethiopia.

“Even though [bows and arrows] might be logically or objectively advantageous, some cultures suggest that ‘that’s not what we do,’” Lewis said.

Indeed, cultural differences have occurred in other areas that groups haven’t bridged, despite the availability of similar resources and the chance to learn the technology.

At the cave in Grotte Mandrin, researchers found a large collection of stone tools in Layer E of the cave.

The scientists believe the numerous arrows could have been the early equivalent of a munitions dump.

While bows and arrows would have provided a hunting advantage to Homo sapiens, the technology doesn’t explain why

the two groups of early humans occupied the cave or dominated the area at different times.

“I doubt it comes down strictly to stone tool technology,” Lewis said. “There’s not a continuous march of occupation and expansion” as the interactions between the two populations were long lasting and complex.

Homo sapiens and Neanderthals moved up into a region and then moved back. This is akin to the way European settlers interacted with Native Americans when ships first crossed the Atlantic.

The Europeans moved into the region, interacted with people who already in the country, returned home, and then, at a later point crossed the ocean again.

Arrow studies

To understand the technology used to create these arrows, Metz and Slimak have spent years studying the way rocks flake off or get damaged in response to contact with animals or objects they hit when shot through the air.

Working for over a decade, Metz has been conducting experimental replication of the effect of use on these stone tools.

Scientists who shoot these stone arrows into carcasses from butcher shops can see the flaking pattern and scratches on the arrows.

Lewis explained that the flaking on the arrow heads could not have

been made during the creation of the arrows themselves.

“Only high velocity strikes” could produce such markings, Lewis said.

These kinds of studies combine geology, physics and natural science. Lewis said John Shea, Anthropology Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at Stony Brook University, has pioneered the study of such technology during the Pleistocene Ice Ages.

Lewis explained that his primary role is to bring the contextual understanding about how various types of early humans were using the landscape and interacting with the animals.

He also brings the context of work he does in Africa around the same time period as a comparator.

Lewis explained that more research would be forthcoming from this site.

“This is part of a larger modern human ability to conceptualize the world,” Lewis said. Early humans were trying to change their environment to match their needs, with boats, clothing, dwelling structures and other elements of their lives.

Such tool use could reduce hunting time and could enable a greater division of labor, suggesting that “each person didn’t have to do everything” to meet basic needs.

A reconstruction by Ludovic Slimak of the arrows Homo sapiens likely used 54,000 years ago in France.

Credit: Ludovic Slimak

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SBU students forge connections, travel back in time during trip to France

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF

Last summer, the Anthropology Department at Stony Brook University brought 13 students to the south of France to help gather information from a rich archaeological site called the Grotte Mandrin.

The trip with the Field School through SBU Study Abroad enabled the students to work in the field and gather information from a site that has provided a treasure trove of information about Neanderthals and Homo sapiens from 54,000 years ago.

The students found the trip successful, inspirational and, at times, exhausting.

“I did archeology all summer,” said Asa Wong-Gómez, a senior anthropology major at Stony Brook, who spent time in Kenya before joining the team in France. “It was really cool.”

Wong-Gómez recalled the thrill of finding teeth and stones in the dirt. “The first day, everyone’s first find was super exciting,” he said.

The field expedition, which was the first Stony Brook ran at this site, enabled students to forge connections with each other and with the site’s leaders, including Stony Brook Lecturer Jason Lewis, Ludovic Slimak, cultural anthropologist at the University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès, and Laure Metz, an archaeologist at Aix-Marseille University.

“Working with everyone so closely for that month definitely builds really strong connections that have lasted since,” said Victoria Greening, who graduated from Stony Brook in the winter and is planning to start a Master’s program in the fall at the University of Oxford.

She appreciated the opportunity to be a part of new discoveries.

“Working with something that’s not in the written records and discovering it yourself was a privileged feeling,” said Greening, who grew up in Yaphank.

A happy grown up

Echoing Gollum from the “Lord of the Rings” series, Slimak would look at something a student found and say, “my precious, this goes in a special bag,” WongGómez recalled.

Slimak reflected the joy he took in discovering compelling finds. “It was amusing, watching a grown adult be so happy,” Wong-Gomez said.

Eva Marsh, who is a senior at Stony Brook in the anthropology department, appreciated the excitement of finding flint. A couple of students, she recalled, also found teeth, including a horse’s tooth. The group discovered a massive core, from which early Homo sapiens would chip off pieces to construct arrows they would shoot from a bow to bring down buffalo or horses.

On the first night gathering at their summer accommodations, Marsh said the group looked up at a star-filled sky.

“There was not a lot of pollution there” or other lights, which was “really amazing,” Marsh said.

Marsh was nervous on her first day, as she didn’t know what to expect. The team played games for the first few nights and discussed why they all signed up for the field experience. Each night at dinner, they discussed the events of the day, Marsh recalled.

For Svenya Drees, who grew up in Port Jefferson and is a Master’s Student in Lewis’s lab, the experience was familiar, as she had conducted field work during the summer of 2021. “I knew what to expect,” she said. Still, she found the discovery of pebbles from a distant river intriguing.

“There’s this whole mystery at the site about pebbles that made it into the assemblage,” Drees said. “These rocks were brought there from the local river. I thought that was pretty awesome.”

The theory about the pebbles is that Neanderthals or Homo sapiens, who had lived in the cave at different times, deployed the pebbles to help remove flakes from the rock cores these ancient ancestors used to create weapons.

Some challenges

While the students enjoyed the experience, with many of them planning to continue in their anthropological studies, the summer included some challenges.

The students stayed in a house at the top of a hill. At the same time, the cave was also on a hill. Each morning, they walked down the hill to a car that drove them to the

HOROSCOPES OF THE WEEK

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

You may be building the blocks of a major life project, Pisces. Use all of the resources at your disposal in the days to come.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

A development may have you feeling a bit down, Aries. That is only temporary, though, as your mood and circumstances will rebound in no time at all.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, people you encounter this week may be exceptionally stubborn, so you may need to avoid confrontations. Keep your emotions in check as best as you can.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, the weather may not be suitable for getting much done outdoors, but you can certainly stay busy inside the house with any projects you have been putting o .

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

This is a great opportunity for getting rid of any clutter that has been holding you back, Cancer. Start sorting through the garage or cleaning out a desk at work.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, do not worry about the small stu that you feel could be holding you back. If you step away from the situation, you may nd that everything is working out.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, there are plenty of opportunities open to you, but you may not realize they are so close by. A friend may need to guide your way on this for the time being.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

bottom of the Grotte Mandrin site, where they walked about 15 minutes up to the field station. At the end of the day, they had to climb back up to their temporary home.

“After digging holes all day, walking up the hill was not my favorite part,” WongGómez said. Greening suggested that future participants in the program, which will also run this summer, bring sturdy shoes.

The students also sometimes carried heavy containers filled with sand. The physical challenges notwithstanding, most of the students eagerly anticipate future such explorations.

“It’s definitely the right field for me,” said Greening. “Working at Mandrin solidified that for me.”

Wong-Gómez hopes to continue his field work at the University of Florida. The university has accepted him as a PhD student, although he is awaiting word on whether he gets funding.

“When I got the email that I was accepted, it didn’t feel real,” Wong-Gómez said. “I really want to do this.”

You may be feeling bad about something you did in the past, Libra, and now you want to make amends. It’s the little changes you implement that will make a di erence.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, you may be ready to give your life an overhaul. That may amount to you changing careers in the weeks to come. Do your research before you put in notice.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, stay focused and disciplined this week, especially as it pertains to a diet. You can maintain your commitment, especially with others cheering you on.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, rewards will not come without hard work and dedication. Now is the time to stick with the plan and keep moving forward. Save days o for later.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18

Do not go up against managers or superiors this week, Aquarius. Doing so likely won’t go in your favor. Just keep out of the spotlight for a little while longer.

Famous Birthdays:

March 9 - Emmanuel Lewis (52); March 10 - Emilia Clarke (37); March 11 - Bobby McFerrin (73); March 12 - Liza Minelli (77); March 12 - James Taylor (75); March 13 - Neil Sedaka (84); March 14 - Billy Crystal (75); March 15 - John Stamos (60); March 16 - Lauren Graham (56 )

Clockwise from left, Asa Wong-Gómez (Photo by Nicholas Gonzalez), Svenya Drees (Photo by Victoria Greening), and Victoria Greening (Photo by Svenya Drees) at the Grotte Mandrin site in France.

HIPPITY HOP INTO SPRING WITH AN EGG HUNT

Although spring and Easter are still a few weeks away, registration for these popular annual events is now underway:

Spring Festival and Egg Hunt at Sweetbriar

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown hosts its annual Spring Festival and Egg Hunt on March 26 from noon to 4 p.m. Join them for a day filled with events, fun, and many wonderful animals. There will be games, animal presentations, crafts, face painting, and more. Egg hunts will be held throughout the day with prizes and a separate egg hunt for 2-4-year-olds to do with their parents. A special long-eared guest will be available for photo opportunities and refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring a basket. Tickets are $20 per child, $5 adults. To reserve your spot, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. For more information, call 631-979-6344.

Benner's Farm Easter Egg Hunts

Benner's Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket invites the community to their annual Easter Egg Hunt Weekend on April 8 and 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be craft vendors, baby bunnies and chicks to hold, baby goats and sheep to see and pet, many other barnyard animals to visit with and feed, an egg hunt in the fields every half hour from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (book your time slot online), pictures with the Spring Bunny and more! This is a ticketed event only. Tickets are $12 per person and are sold only online at https://www. eventcreate.com/e/easteregghuntsatbennersfarm. No tickets will be sold at the door. Questions? Call 631-689-8172.

Egg Hunts at the Hatchery

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will host egg hunts on March 18, 19, 25, 26, April 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 in 20 minute sessions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for children up to the age of 6 years old. Tickets are $12 per participating child, $5 "helper siblings" ages 7 to 12, $6 seniors, and $7 adults. To register, visit www. cshfishhatchery.org. For further details, call 516-692-6768.

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A SIGN OF SPRING

PROGRAMS

Growing Up Wild

Town of Brookhaven hosts a spring nature program for children ages 3 to 6, Growing Up Wild, at Cedar Beach Nature Center, Harbor Beach Road, Mt. Sinai on March 11 at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. Parent and child will explore nature through stories and activities. Free but registration is required by emailing npocchiare@brookhavenny.gov.

Books in the Barn

New! Registration is currently underway for the Smithtown Historical Society's new Books in the Barn program for ages 3 to 5 with parent/caregiver on March 27 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Meet at the newly refurbished Franklin O. Arthur Farm, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown to listen to stories about farms, barns and animals. Then visit with the chickens, bunnies, sheep, ponies and barn cats that call the farm home. Free. Open to all. To register, visit www.smithlib.org/children. For more information, call 360-2480, ext. 140.

Code Breakers Scavenger Hunt

New! For the month of March, take part in a Code Breakers Scavenger Hunt at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor during gallery hours 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Uncover the secrets of maritime communication in this self-guided adventure. Hunt for hidden messages around the museum and decode clues left by mariners, using Morse Code, semaphore, and signal flags. Complete your trail by decorating your own personal flag to take home. For ages 6 and up. Admission fee + $10 participant. Call 367-3418 for more info.

THEATER

'Dorothy's Adventures in Oz'

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for an unforgettable trip down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy's Adventures in Oz from Feb. 22 to March 18 with a sensory sensitive performance on Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. Dorothy Gale is whisked away by a tornado to that magical land that lies just Over the Rainbow. Follow Dorothy and her friends the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Lion as they encounter challenges and celebrate friendship. Featuring an original score and memorable characters, the show is a delightful reminder that "there's no place like home!" All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

'Finding Nemo Jr.

The Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown presents Finding Nemo Jr. from April 1 to 8. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo Jr. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. All seats are $25. To order, call 800595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

'Seussical the Musical'

The John W. Emgean Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Seussical the Musical from April 1 to 30. "Oh the Thinks You Can Think!” Dive into the colorful world of Dr. Seuss as The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who sets off to save a speck of dust containing The Whos from destruction. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of doubters while guarding an abandoned egg, left to his care. All seats are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www. engemantheater.com.

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‘Witches'

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! Series with a screening of The Witches on March 12 at noon. While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, young Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Rated PG. Tickets are $12, $5 children 12 and under. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.

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THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Catch a performance of 'Dorothy's Adventures in Oz' at Theatre Three this weekend. Photo by Peter Lanscombe/ Theatre Three Productions, Inc.

These hardy snowdrops were spotted blooming in a wooded area on Mount-Sinai Coram Road in Mount Sinai on March 5, a sure sign that spring is right around the corner. Photo by Heidi Sutton/TBR News Media

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SHELTER PETS OF THE MONTH

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Welcome to the 15th edition of Paw Prints, a monthly column for animal lovers dedicated to helping shelter pets find their furever home!

Meet Rocket and Quinn

It has been said that best friends bring out the best in each other. This is certainly true of Rocket & Quinn, a pair of six-year-old Shepherd mixes up for adoption at Little Shelter in Huntington. Looking for a home together, these two are shy, sweet-natured, happy, loyal and just about perfect in every way. Well-mannered, yet fun loving, they would be a great fit for most any family. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, your hearts desire arrives on four feet…multiplied by two! Stop by Little Shelter to meet the handsome Rocket and his beautiful sidekick Quinn and discover that friendship is another word for love. Call 631-368-8770, ext 21.

Meet Abby

Abby is a friendly seven and a half year-old female Domestic Short Hair who was brought to the Smithtown Animal Shelter after she had a difficult time adjusting to a new baby in the house. She is outgoing and affectionate, but she prefers to call the shots when it comes to being petted and loved. She likes to have her own space and boundaries, and any potential owners should be respectful of that need. Abby would do well living in a quiet home without children or other pets. If you would like to meet Abby, call 631-3607575 to set up a meet and greet.

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Meet Drex and Dino

Drex and Dino are seriously cute French bulldogs, 3 1/2 years old, that are waiting for their furever home at Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton. The staff would like them to be adopted together as they are very bonded. Come meet them today! Call 727-5731, ext. 1.

“Treated me as a top priority and was with me every step of the way.”

Meet Pluto

Once in a blue moon, you discover a match made in Heaven…or, in this case, Pluto, currently up for adoption at Little Shelter in Huntington. A nine-year- old Poodle mix, this Silver Paw Connection member is ready to whoosh into your orbit and align your priorities for 2023. The planet Pluto (which has a heart shape on its surface) symbolizes renewal and transformation. This little pup will revive your adventuresome spirit and change your life with his positive energy. Nimble and active, he still has lots of walks, talks, and escapades in his future. Preferring the company of humans, he is looking for a home where he can be the only canine. There’s not a word yet for old friends who’ve just met…unless perhaps it’s Pluto. Call 631-368-8770, ext 21.

Puppies, puppies, puppies!!

Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton has a variety of puppies up for adoption. Call or stop by anytime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Call 631-727-5731, ext. 1.

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